D70s

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Supplied Accessories

  • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a
  • Quick Charger MH-18a
  • Video Cable
  • USB Cable UC-E4
  • Strap
  • Body cap
  • Eyepiece Cap DK-5
  • Rubber Eyecup DK-20
  • LCD monitor cover BM-5
  • PictureProject CD-ROM.
  • Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area.

Key Features

6.1 Effective Megapixel Nikon DX Format CCD: Optimized to deliver a wide dynamic range that produces great pictures with high resolution and sharp details, the DX Format CCD sensor's 6.1 effective megapixels yield 3,008 x 2,000-pixel images that are suitable for making large prints, or for creative cropping to bring out detail.

7 Digital Vari-Programs: Digital Vari-Program selections automatically optimizes white balance, sharpening, tone (contrast), color, saturation and hue settings to best match the selected scene, making creative photography as simple as rotating the mode dial. Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close Up, Sports, Night Landscape, or Night Portrait for automated performance that makes the Nikon D70s the right choice, whether you are still learning how to make great pictures or an experienced photographer simply in a hurry to capture precious moments.

New Large 2.0 inch TFT LCD Monitor: Playback options on the new 2.0-inch LCD monitor include single frame, 4 or 9-image thumbnail display, zoom with scroll (up to 4.7x), automatic slide show, histogram indication and highlight point display.

3D Color Matrix Metering: The 1,005-pixel RGB Exposure/Color Matrix Metering Sensor evaluates brightness, color, contrast, selected focus area, and subject-to-camera distance information, references the results against an onboard database of 30,000 scenes from actual photography, then uses high-speed processing to deliver consistently dependable automatic exposures.

iTTL and Nikon's Creative Lighting System : Makes taking pictures with flash as easy as turning the flash on! Easy multiple flash lighting is possible using the new Nikon Creative Lighting System including the SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights.

Fast - 1/8000 sec. Maximum Shutter Speed & 1/500 Sec. Flash Sync: Shutter speeds from 30 to 1/8,000 sec. and flash-synchronized shutter speeds of up to 1/500 sec. provide a photo experience with greater breadth and creative flexibility to catch more of those important picture moments.

Nikkor lenses: The D70s employs the Nikon F lens mount for seamless compatibility with the comprehensive lineup of high-quality AF and AF- S Nikkor lenses long favored by professionals around the world for their superb color, high contrast and razor-sharp images, as well as for outstanding autofocus. The increasing family of DX Nikkor lenses designed for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras make the options even richer, delivering a wider variety of picture angles, higher performance, and outstanding center-to-edge -to-corner image quality.

NikonCapture Software (Optional): Nikon Capture 4 offers a unique image-editing environment and is the only program that provides complete functionality to edit NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) files, enabling photographers to optimize output for every possible need.

Near-Instant Power-Up in 0.2 Seconds: Turn the D70s on and with a power-up time of a mere 0.2 seconds, it’s ready to shoot. Pictures are processed and recorded extremely quickly. Preview images appear on the LCD monitor almost instantly.

Increased Battery Performance - with new EN-EL3a rechargeable battery: The new EN-EL3a rechargeable lithium-ion battery increases energy capacity to shoot more images while maintaining the same form factor as the EN-EL3 battery. The new Quick Charger MH-18a is smaller than the charger it replaces, and is capable of charging both the EN-EL3a and EN-EL3 batteries. When the need arises, the Nikon D70s can also be powered using CR2 batteries. (Requires the optional CR2 battery holder, MS-D70)

3 fps Continuous Shooting - for up to 144 consecutive shots*: High-speed continuous shooting means never falling behind the pace of the action or missing the moment. The Nikon D70s can shoot a rapid 3 frames per second for a continuous burst of 144 pictures* thanks to optimized systems throughout the camera.*When using JPEG Normal – Large setting, and a SanDisk SDCFH (Ultra II), SDCFX (Extreme/Extreme III) or Lexar Media 80X WA CompactFlash(TM) card

Refined 5-Area AF System - with NEW All-Area Search: Nikons advanced 5-area Multi-CAM900 autofocus system continues to feature a cross-type sensor in the center, broad frame coverage, as well as the same class-leading low light detection and convenient AF-assist illuminator that aid shooting in dark situations. New for the Nikon D70s are refinements to deliver greater precision with fast, more consistent subject acquisition and improved focus tracking when using Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF or Dynamic AF mode with predictive focus tracking and Lock-on (TM).

Wider Coverage from Built-In Speedlight to 18mm: The built-in Speedlight automatically pops up and fires when natural lighting is inadequate, or to add Balanced Fill-Flash when there is strong backlighting. A new, optimized design for the Nikon D70s increases flash coverage to support lenses as wide as 18mm.

Enhanced Menu Display, Now Easier to Read: A new menu design combining a carefully selected color scheme, the right amount of contrast, and larger fonts makes the user-friendly keywords of the menu displays easier to view and quicker to recognize.

PictureProject Software INCLUDED: PictureProject is refined with an intuitive new user interface that makes image management, editing and sharing easier and more fun. Simply connect the camera to a computer to automatically import pictures. Quickly e-mail or Auto Enhance images, run slideshows, burn CD/DVDs*, and access other commonly used functions via practical buttons. Use drag-and-drop to organize pictures into separate collections, and quickly locate any file by name, keyword, or date.

Footnote:
*Configurations available at individual retailers may vary.

Specifications

  • Picture Angle
    Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
     
  • Effective Pixels
    6.1 million
     
  • Sensor Size
    23.7 x 15.6mm
     
  • Image Sensor Type
    CCD
     
  • Total Pixels
    6.24 million
     
  • Image Area (pixels)
    DX-format
    (L) 3008 x 2000
    (M) 2240 x 1488
    (S) 1504 x 1000
     
  • File Format
    Compressed 12-bit NEF (RAW)
    JPEG (Baseline Compliant)
     
  • Storage Media
    CompactFlash© (Type I/II)
    MicroDrive© memory cards
     
  • File System
    Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
    EXIF 2.21 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras
     
  • Viewfinder
    Focus indications
    AE/FV lock indicator
    Shutter speed
    Aperture value
    Exposure/Exposure compensation indicator
    Exposure mode
    Flash output level compensation
    Exposure compensation
    Number of remaining exposures
    Flash-ready indicator
     
  • Viewfinder Magnification
    0.75x (50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m¯¹) Approx.
     
  • Viewfinder Eyepoint
    18mm (-1.0m¯¹)
     
  • Focusing Screen
    Type B BriteView Clear Matte screen Mark V with superimposed focus brackets
     
  • Depth-of-field Control
    Yes
     
  • Shutter type
    Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter, 30 sec to 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
     
  • Flash Sync Speed
    Up to 1/500 sec.
     
  • Self-timer
    2-20 sec.Timer duration electronically controlled
     
  • Exposure Metering System
    TTL full-aperture exposure metering system
    Spot: Meters 2.3mm dia. circle
    3D Color Matrix Metering with 1,005-pixel CCD
    Center-Weighted Metering (75% of the meter's sensitivity concentrated on the 8mm dia. circle)
     
  • Metering Range
    0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
    2 to 20 EV (Spot metering at ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens at 20°C/68°F)
     
  • Exposure Modes
    Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P)
    Shutter-Priority Auto (S)
    Aperture-Priority Auto (A)
    Manual (M)
    Auto
    Digital Vari-Program
     
  • Shooting Modes
    Single-frame shooting (S) mode
    Continuous shooting mode: approx. 3 frames per second
    Self-timer mode: time duration can be set
    Delayed remote mode: 2 sec. delay
    Quick-response remote mode
     
  • Exposure Compensation
    ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
     
  • Exposure Bracketing
    Yes
    2 or 3 frames ±2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
     
  • Exposure Lock
    Yes
    Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
     
  • Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    200 in steps of 1/3 EV
     
  • Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity
    1600in steps of 1/3EV
     
  • Long Exposure Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • High ISO Noise Reduction
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus System
    Autofocus TTL phase detection
    Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
    Detection range: EV -1 to EV +19 (ISO 100 equivalent, at normal temperature: 20°C/68°F)
    AF-assist illuminator (1.6-9.8 ft./0.5-3.0m approx.)
     
  • Focus Lock
    AE-L/AF-L button
    Half press of shutter-release button (single-point AF in AF-S)
     
  • Focus Modes
    Single-servo AF (S)
    Continuous-servo (C)
    Manual
    Auto
    Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
     
  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points
    5
     
  • Built-in Flash
    Yes
    Manual pop-up type
    Guide number (ISO 200/ISO 100, m): approx. 15/11 (manual full 17/12)
    Auto flash with auto pop-up [P], [S], [A], [M]
     
  • Flash Bracketing
    2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV
     
  • Flash Control
    SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
    SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
    SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
    SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
    SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-25: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
    SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-23: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-22s: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
     
  • Flash Sync Modes
    Front-curtain sync (normal)
    Slow sync
    Rear-curtain sync
    Red-eye reduction
    Red-eye reduction with slow sync
     
  • Flash Compensation
    -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
     
  • White Balance
    Auto (TTL control with 1,005-pixel CCD)
    Preset
    White Balance Bracketing
     
  • Monitor Size
    2.0 in. diagonal
     
  • Monitor Resolution
    130,000 Dots
     
  • Monitor Type
    TFT-LCD
     
  • Playback Functions
    Full frame
    Thumbnail (4 or 9 segments)
    Zoom
    Slideshow
    Histogram display
    Auto image rotation
    Highlight point display
     
  • In-Camera Image Editing
    Before and After
     
  • Image Comment
    Yes
    Up to 36 characters
     
  • Interface
    USB
     
  • Total custom Settings
    25
     
  • Battery Type
    AA (Alkaline, Oxyride, or Lithium)
    Rechargeable
     
  • Battery / Batteries
    EN-EL3a/ EN-EL3e Lithium-ion Battery
    Three CR2 lithium batteries (with supplied CR2 Battery Holder MS-D70)
     
  • AC Adapter
    EH-5 AC Adapter
     
  • Tripod Socket
    ¼ in. (ISO1222)
     
  • Approx. Dimensions
    Width 5.5 in. (140mm)
    Height 4.4 in. (111mm)
    Depth 3.1 in. (78mm)
     
  • Approx. Weight
    21 oz. (600g)
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL3a
    • Quick Charger MH-18a
    • Video Cable
    • USB Cable UC-E4
    • Strap
    • Body cap
    • Eyepiece Cap DK-5
    • Rubber Eyecup DK-20
    • LCD monitor cover BM-5
    • PictureProject CD-ROM.
    • Supplied accessories may differ in each country or area.
     

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Photo Trade News, January 2006

In its January 2006 issue, Photo Trade News showcases the winners of its annual Top Product Awards, which are selected based on readers’ votes and feature the top-selling and most popular imaging products of the year. The magazine states that “readers have chosen the Nikon digital SLR line to receive the category’s top honors, with votes strong for the D70s,D50, and D2X models.” In addition to winning in the Digital SLR category, readers of Photo Trade News voted the Nikon D50 and Nikon D70s the Overall Top Product Winners for 2005.


2006-01-01 00:00:00

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by Mike Stensvold

Peterson’s Photographic magazine calls the D70s an “upgraded affordable digital SLR.” They were impressed that the D70s looked like its predecessor, the D70, but has some very nice improvements. The five auto focus areas were found to be helpful - especially the ease of the AF mode. Reviewer Mike Stensvold also found the Lock on feature to be “terrific.” Furthermore, Stensvold felt he could get the best exposures in any shooting situation using the three metering systems. Other features applauded were the extremely short start up time, white balance, image quality, and variety of compression levels. Lastly, Stensvold noted, “the camera has a good, solid feel and the controls are well located and easy to use. The large LCD monitor is excellent.” Overall, he rated it a 4.5 out of 5.

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July 2005, D70s D-SLR

by Michael J. McNamara
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Popular Photography and Imaging tested the new D70s to see if it could compete with its predecessor, the D70, their Camera of the Year in 2004. Michael J. McNamara praises the improved 5-point AF system, the more powerful battery, its excellent image quality, and the improved I-TTL flash, in addition to the modifications on the back. Overall, he feels that “the D70s' new features and tweaks have certainly made it a better DSLR and still a top choice.”

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May 2005, D70s D-SLR

by Joe Farace
2005-05-01 00:00:00

In his review of the Nikon D70s, Joe Farace calls the D70s “a must for Nikon shooters looking for a digital backup, or an introduction to the digital world.” He praises the camera for many of its features, from its compatibility with 90 percent of all Nikon F-mount lenses to its wonderful color capture, stating that “images came out beautifully crisp.” He continues to applaud the camera’s kit lens, the 18-70mm DX Nikkor, calling it a “great lens for the money.” Farace concludes that the camera “combines image quality capture” and “has a budget-friendly price tag.”

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